Original Victorian Era Sudanese Mahdi Dervish Kaskara Broadsword with Arm Dagger c. 1880 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia Tête du Violu and Côte

Tête du Violu and Côte 607 became the theatre of a latent war

of the smith it was made by

This is a very good solid Red Cross officer’s dagger here showing some very mild wear but overall a great piece offer at an affordable price

The chin strap is also rubberized fabric

The Americans

Original Victorian Era Sudanese Mahdi Dervish Kaskara Broadsword with Arm Dagger c. 1880 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia Tête du Violu and CôteOriginal Items: One of a Kind Set. In the 1880's the SUDAN the vast land just south of Egypt was ruled by the Khedive from Cairo. Sudan was basically occupied by native Africans in the south and Arab traders in the north. The coming of the Muslim religious leader known as the "Mahdi" unified the population into an uprising against Egypt. Britain assisted and allowed General Charles Gordon to become the Governor of Sudan on behalf of the Egyptian